Mr. James Edward Gilley, better known as Jim, age 71, of Warrensville, NC died on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Blowing Rock Hospital in Blowing Rock, NC. Mr. Gilley was born on July 31, 1939 in Ashe County, NC to the late Edward Leroy and Beulah Robbins Gilley. Mr. Gilley enjoyed working on his farm when he was able. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Ambrose Jones. Burial will follow in the Clint Gilley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, July 15, 2011 prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mr. Gilley is survived by: Daughter, Eva Price of Mountain City, TN; Sister, Mabel Jones of Creston, NC; also surviving are three grandchildren, one niece and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Gilley's arrangements.